Friday, 11 November 2011

AND AT LAST ..

I can show you my inspirational contribution to the November Challenge theme as set by the lovely LYNNE - Winter Wonderland. I got very behind with this Challenge, but anyway here it is - eventually. I gave the photo a big of a wintery glow too ....

I used a Tando ROUND PRINTER TRAY for this project - I thought it would make a pretty good 'bauble' for the festive season. I hung some little glass hearts from the bottom, which I couldn't resist buying recently, and I used stamp CI-240 as my main image. I was very tempted to use old Rudolph instead, but resisted on this occasion. I added some little images from our MERRY CHRISTMAS IMAGE BOOK in frames here and there, plus snowflakes and sentiments from CI-138, and various embellishments. Hope you like?!

However I couldn't resist using Rudolph CI-332 and his delightful red nose, in my next little project. I think I can just about get away with this as a 'Winter Wonderland' offering, although the real idea behind it is relating to the 'homemade Christmas' theme I have had going in previous posts and is inspired by a project shown before made by Kim. I thought the little net covered bags of chocolate coins that are now in the shops, or similar, were perfectly suited to this idea, and actually as they seem to stand by themselves when decorated, would also make fantastic name/gift ideas for your Christmas dinner table (Tesco has a special offer on at the moment - two for £1) -

And another one along the same lines, using CI-142 and various die cuts -

I put my son's name on this one, so I had better make one poste haste for his brother too before I get accused of favouritism!!

And still in the vein of a handmade Christmas I have also made a crafted bottle hanger (inspired by Nikki LT's entry in our October Challenge) -

This uses paper from our Christmas Background Books and CI-142 again, which is always a very useful Christmas stamp to have around.

Finally tonight I have another Challenge inspirational image by lovely Lynne herself (come on Rudolph!), which is so very wonderlandish and soo pretty. Thanks Lynne.

Still more offerings stacked up to show you, but as I am now yawning my head off, I think it is an early bed tonight for me.

Must just mention though that the Followers total has just hit 400 - how amazing you all are - I think we might have to pick out one or two of you randomly to receive a thank you gift in my next post, by way of a celebration - I treasure you all!

Wow. wow. wow Jean. You have been a busy wee bee. What amazing projects. I dont know which one to look at first because I want to look at them all at the same time! lol. They are all beautiful. Congrats on reaching 400 followers. Thats really fantastic and very much deserved. Lee x

Congratulations on 400 Followers!!Well where do I start. The first piece of art is astonishing, the detail, the stamping - WOW.Great idea to make those mesh bags pretty and also great idea for presenting a bottle.So much to take in I am off for another peek.WishesLynne

Such gorgeous pieces, all of them! Great idea to make a bag for chocolate coins for name plates. I love the idea of a round printer's tray and the strong colours of the girl on the sleigh against the soft background works so well,

About Me

I am an artist and designer, and delighted to be a co-owner of Crafty Individuals (alongside my best friend and business partner - Malcolm Noble), who primarily design and make rubber stamps for the craft industry, together with other arty and crafty products.
We are based in the North East of England, in an industrial area, but which is also surrounded by the most beautiful countryside.
I am mother to two lovely (nearly all grown up) boys.